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Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last teeth to develop and appear in the mouth. The normal position of wisdom teeth is behind the upper and lower second molars. The jaws of modern humans are not normally large enough to accommodate the four wisdom teeth. This is why wisdom teeth are usually removed. When the wisdom tooth is blocked from erupting or coming into the mouth normally, it is termed "impacted". Serious problems may develop from impacted or partially impacted teeth such as pain, infection, formation of cysts, crowding of anterior teeth, and damage to adjacent teeth. If a cyst is formed and is not treated, a tumor may develop from the walls of the cyst and a more involved surgical procedure may be required for removal.
Main Office - Biloxi
1760 Medical Park Drive
Suite A
Biloxi, MS 39532
Phone: (228) 388-5925
Fax: (228) 388-8153
Orange Grove Clinic
15487 Oak Lane
Suite 200C
Gulfport, MS 39503
Phone: (228) 832-4271
Fax: (228) 832-4866
Ocean Springs Clinic
103 Rouselle Place
Suite B
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Phone: (228) 875-3161
Fax: (228) 875-3727
Pascagoula Clinic
3107 Shortcut Road
Pascagoula, MS
Phone: (228) 762-3762
Fax: (228) 762-2624
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